Bag Winner, Baking, Cowboy Bark and Monday Motivation

Speaking of, Joaquin had a flashing reflector of mine last night and I told him specifically not to take it in the bathroom or close to the tub so it didn’t get wet because it would ruin it. Obviously he took it in the tub and then couldn’t figure out why it didn’t work anymore. I asked him why he took it in the tub after I told him not to. His response, “I was trying to be sneaky.”

Well, at least he’s honest (most of the time).

Oh and not sure how things go down at your house, but if I don’t set my alarm and I really want to sleep in, well, it doesn’t happen and I usually get woken up a little like this.

Obviously.

I took things easy yesterday and did a little time on the elliptical. Definitely brought back memories of all the time I logged on there when I couldn’t run through my injury.

Today started off with 6 miles on the treadmill while watching Parenthood. It was a really sad episode by the way.

So cool, right? Heck yes I know what giving up feels like, I’ve done it a billion times with different things, but if it’s something I really want I keep trying darn it because I want to see what can happen if I don’t.

No baking this weekend – last weekend I made Nutella stuffed chocolate chip muffins though!

If I don’t set an alarm my wake up is usually a dog snout to the face. It’s pretty startling.

I am not going to give up on my classroom portfolio this week. It’s a giant binder of evidence that shows my classroom follows through with all the necessary standards for the daycare center I work at. It’s crazy overwhelming and easy to walk away from.

I’m new to your website. I just bought two kabochas (sp). Excited to experiment in the kitchen. I was wondering if you’ve heard of a cook book called Against all Grain? It’s a Paleo cook book. I just bought it to help expand my menu. You have so many great ideas too. I should never run out of new things to eat!

That picture of the boys waking you up is hilarious!! I love that they have on pajamas but one of them also has on boots!
No baking for me – I spent the weekend driving to TX, watching my sis-in-law run her first marathon and driving home – crammed a week into 2 days but it was so very worth it!! And, now I think I need to sign up for my very first official marathon!!

I’m doing a LOT of baking! I’m baking over 1000 cookies for my former high school’s “Walk for Life” cancer support walk tomorrow – doing it as a “Thank you” for all the kids who donated and are walking 5K in support of finding a cure for cancer. I have 500 done, just another 500 to go! (Wish I didn’t have to work so I could go home and bake today!) My Mom worked at the high school and she passed away from cancer last year….it’s the very least I could do to support the school and all the love and support they have given my family. <3
I love love LOVE that quote! Let's see….I won't give up on finding time to workout this week! Getting started is always the toughest!
Hope you can sleep in another morning this week!

I bet I know which Parenthood episode that was…was it Kristina’s message to her kids that Adam watched in the hospital? I watched that on the treadmill a couple of weeks ago and had a slightly embarrassing emotional breakdown.

Disclaimer

I am not a registered dietician, medical expert, or doctor. I am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. Please remember that my nutritional tips and advice are from my own personal experiences, knowledge and views. It is only in my scope of practice as a certified professional to give basic nutritional information using the USDA food guide pyramid. I am simply a fitness professional with a big appetite and love for food. I do not post every meal that I eat.

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